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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.17, 2,847.09 and 1,131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.17, 2,847.09 and 1,131.67 is: 1,561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.17 : 2,847.09 = 1,131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.17/2,847.09 = 1,131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.17x = 2,847.09 × 1,131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.17x = 3,221,966.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,966.34/2,063.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.66

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